Old English Literature
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4381 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4381
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
This pod introduces students to the rich variety of Old English literature in its original language, covering heroic poetry, elegy, biblical adaptations and hagiography, and riddles and charms. We begin by covering the art of translation with its aims and challenges. The particular difficulties of translating from Old English are addressed and a range of tools and approaches provided. We cover a range of genres, and students will develop their understanding Old English poetic form, as well as their knowledge of the context of early medieval England.
Target Students
Students registered on the School of English online masters scheme.
Assessment
- 100% Participation: Student Participation
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module comprises an optional component in the following pathways: Applied English, Early Medieval Studies, English Literature, Medieval Englishes, and Medieval Literatures. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an ability to create and evaluate translations from a wide variety of Old English poetry and prose.
Develop an understanding of key themes and perspectives in Old English poetry and an ability to analyse Old English poetry both independently and in in the light of existing criticism.
Demonstrate an ability to apply critical thinking skills to develop a coherent argument in a literary critical or creative-critical response to the texts.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired to the appropriate disciplinary and professional standard.
Assimilate and present subject-specific material in an appropriate format (assessed within the ‘Assessment Portfolio’ 1, 2 or 3).